Pork Roast Glazed With Honey and Bourbon

Ingredients

• 1 Boneless Pork Loin (4 Pounds)
• 2 Large Garlic Cloves (Sliced)
• 1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
• 1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 1/2 Pound Bacon



Honey & Bourbon Glaze

• 1/2 Cup Honey
• 1/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar
• 3 Tablespoons Bourbon
• 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
• 1/4 Cup Fresh Orange Juice
• 2 Tablespoons Mustard Seeds

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add honey, brown sugar, bourbon, mustard, juice and mustard seed. Mix well and bring to a simmer until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
3. On a rack in a large roasting pan, place the pork. Use a sharp knife to make several small slits in the meat and insert garlic slices. Season the roast with salt & pepper on all sides and arrange bacon slices over it in a cris-cross fashion.
4. Roast the pork until the center registers 145 degrees on a meat thermometer, about 1 1/2 hours. Brush with the glaze and roast for another 10 minutes.
5. With heavy aluminum foil, loosely cover the roast and allow it to rest for 15 minutes before carving.